Lightning Protection System

A professionally designed lightning protection system helps protect a building by providing a controlled path for lightning current to travel safely toward the ground. Rather than preventing lightning from striking, the system is designed to intercept a strike, conduct the electrical current through designated conductors and safely disperse it into the earth.

Deseret Lightning Protection provides professional lightning protection system design, installation, inspection, repair and maintenance for homes, businesses, agricultural buildings and other structures throughout Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Wyoming.

As a fourth-generation lightning protection company with more than 60 years of industry experience, we understand that every structure is different. Our systems are designed around the building’s construction, roof configuration, height, surrounding environment and protection requirements.

What Is a Lightning Protection System?

A complete lightning protection system is much more than lightning rods installed on a roof. It is an interconnected system designed to provide a preferred path for lightning current from the point of contact to the ground.

A properly designed system may include:

✓ Air Terminals (Lightning Rods) – Positioned at strategic locations to intercept a lightning strike.

✓ Main Conductors – Heavy-duty copper or aluminum conductors that carry lightning current toward the grounding system.

✓ Grounding Electrodes – Help safely disperse lightning current into the earth.

✓ Bonding – Connects appropriate metal components to help reduce the potential for dangerous side flashing.

✓ Surge Protection – Helps protect electrical and electronic systems from damaging transient surges associated with lightning.

Each component works together as part of an integrated lightning protection system.

How Does a Lightning Protection System Work?

When lightning strikes an unprotected structure, the tremendous electrical energy may travel through building materials, electrical wiring, plumbing and other conductive components. This can contribute to fire, structural damage and damage to electrical and electronic equipment.

A properly installed lightning protection system creates a designated low-impedance path for lightning current.

The basic process is simple:

1. Intercept the Strike
   Strategically positioned air terminals provide designated strike termination points.
2. Conduct the Current
   A network of conductors carries the lightning current from the roof toward the ground.
3. Safely Disperse the Energy
   The grounding system helps dissipate the lightning current into the earth.
4. Reduce Secondary Damage
   Proper bonding and surge protection help address additional electrical effects associated with a lightning event.

Lightning Protection Systems Designed for Your Property

There is no one-size-fits-all lightning protection system. The location and configuration of air terminals, conductors, grounding components and bonding connections must be determined based on the individual structure.

Deseret Lightning Protection installs systems for a wide variety of properties, including:

✓ Single-family homes
✓ Custom and luxury homes
✓ Commercial buildings
✓ Offices and retail properties
✓ Warehouses and industrial buildings
✓ Barns and agricultural structures
✓ Ranch buildings and outbuildings
✓ New construction projects
✓ Existing homes and buildings

Whether you need protection for a new home, an existing commercial property or a large agricultural building, our team can evaluate the structure and recommend an appropriate lightning protection solution.

Residential Lightning Protection Systems

Your home contains far more sensitive electronics and electrical equipment than homes did decades ago. Smart appliances, HVAC equipment, security systems, computers, entertainment systems and home automation equipment can all be vulnerable to electrical surges.

A residential lightning protection system provides a dedicated path for lightning current to travel from the roof to ground while helping reduce the risk of fire and structural damage associated with a direct lightning strike.

Lightning protection can be incorporated during new construction or professionally retrofitted to many existing homes.

Commercial Lightning Protection Systems

Lightning-related damage can create significant problems for businesses, including building damage, equipment loss and operational downtime.

Deseret Lightning Protection provides commercial lightning protection system installation for offices, retail buildings, warehouses, industrial facilities and other commercial properties.

Our team can work with property owners, contractors, builders and facility managers to develop lightning protection solutions appropriate for the structure and project requirements.

Barn & Agricultural Lightning Protection

Barns, stables and agricultural buildings can be particularly vulnerable because they are often located in open areas and may contain animals, equipment, stored materials and electrical systems.

We install lightning protection systems for barns, farms, ranches and agricultural structures throughout our service area. Systems can be designed for individual barns as well as properties containing multiple buildings.

Lightning Protection for New & Existing Buildings

New Construction

Installing lightning protection during construction allows the system to be coordinated with roofing, electrical and other building components. In many cases, portions of the lightning protection system can also be concealed for a cleaner finished appearance.

Existing Buildings

You do not need to be constructing a new building to add lightning protection. Many existing homes, commercial buildings and agricultural structures can be retrofitted with professionally designed lightning protection systems.

Our team can evaluate the existing structure and determine the appropriate installation approach.

Lightning Protection System Inspection, Repair & Maintenance

An existing lightning protection system should remain properly connected and in good physical condition.

Roof replacement, remodeling, additions, HVAC installation, solar installation and other construction work can sometimes alter or damage lightning protection components.

Deseret Lightning Protection can inspect existing systems and provide:

✓ Lightning protection system inspections
✓ System repairs
✓ Replacement of damaged components
✓ System modifications and retrofits
✓ Grounding improvements
✓ System maintenance
✓ Updates following roof or building modifications

If your property already has lightning rods but you are unsure about the condition of the overall system, contact us to schedule an evaluation.

Why Choose Deseret Lightning Protection?

When you are protecting a home, business or agricultural property from lightning, experience matters.

Deseret Lightning Protection brings generations of industry knowledge to every project.

✓ Fourth-Generation Lightning Protection Company
✓ More Than 60 Years of Industry Experience
✓ Residential, Commercial & Agricultural Systems
✓ New Construction & Existing Buildings
✓ System Design, Installation, Repair & Inspection
✓ Grounding & Bonding Solutions
✓ Serving Utah, Arizona, Idaho & Wyoming

Our goal is to provide a professionally designed and installed system suited to your property and its specific lightning protection needs.

Lightning Protection System Installation in Utah, Arizona, Idaho & Wyoming

Deseret Lightning Protection provides professional lightning protection services throughout the Mountain West.

We serve customers throughout:

Utah – Residential, commercial and agricultural lightning protection systems throughout Utah.
Arizona – Lightning protection solutions for homes, businesses, barns and other structures throughout Arizona.
Idaho – Professional lightning protection system installation for residential, commercial and agricultural properties.
Wyoming – Lightning protection system design, installation, inspection and repair for homes, businesses, ranches and agricultural properties.

Request a Lightning Protection System Quote

Protecting your property begins with a system designed for the structure.

Whether you are building a new home, protecting an existing property, installing a system on a commercial facility or adding lightning protection to a barn or agricultural building, Deseret Lightning Protection can help.

Call (435) 219-4421 today to discuss your lightning protection needs or request a quote.

Serving Utah • Arizona • Idaho • Wyoming

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural Lightning Protection

Protect custom homes, mountain homes, cabins, vacation properties, and estates with professionally designed lightning protection systems that blend with your architecture while providing dependable protection.

Protect office buildings, warehouses, retail centers, hotels, schools, churches, medical facilities, commercial buildings, and industrial properties with engineered lightning protection systems built for long-term reliability.

Protect barns, horse stables, riding arenas, dairy facilities, grain storage, equipment buildings, ranches, livestock facilities, and agricultural operations throughout the Mountain West.

Whether you’re building a new structure or upgrading an existing property, Deseret Lightning Protection designs systems that integrate seamlessly with your building while meeting current industry standards.

Our tree lightning protection systems are designed for mature, historic, landmark and valuable trees. Each system is customized for the tree’s size, location and surrounding property.

Industries we serve

• Residential Homes
• Commercial Buildings
• Industrial Facilities
• Agricultural Properties
• Barns and Farms
• Equestrian Facilities
• New Construction Projects
• Historic and Existing Buildings
• Churches and Religious Facilities
• Schools and Educational Buildings
• Hotels and Hospitality Properties
• Warehouses and Storage Facilities
• Government and Municipal Buildings
• Trees and Outdoor Structures